James Worrall

Partner

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James is a partner in the firm’s Corporate team, specialising in domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions, corporate structures and group reorganisations. James is recognised in the Legal 500 2018 as a Next Generation Lawyer and is a member of the CBI’s Future Leaders Network.

About James

Having joined the firm in 2010, James acts for UK and international corporates and business owners on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions. James is recognised by industry publications as an “M&A specialist” and commended for his “depth of knowledge”.

James is a member of the firm’s Financial Services group and has advised a number of leading financial services businesses on corporate transactions and worked with FinTech businesses on a variety of debt and equity funding arrangements.

Recent transactions that James has advised on include:

the sale of Search Star Limited to Welocalize
the sale of Higos Holdings Limited to Global Risk Partners
the sale of Applicable Limited to Arkadin SAS, an NTT Communications company
the acquisition of MoneyWise IFA by Fidelius Financial Holdings
the restructuring of Socomec SAS’ UK group
the £90m sale of Gold Care Holdings Limited to Omega Healthcare
the sale of Prob-solve Solutions Group Limited to SMS Systems Maintenance Inc.
the takeover of Bath City Football Club by Bath City Supporters Society
the sale of Alcolock GB Ltd to Isotrak Group.

Awards

Royds Withy King was nominated for Corporate Law Firm of the Year at 2018’s Insider South West Dealmakers Awards
James advised the sellers of Higos Holdings Limited on its sale to Global Risk Partners, a deal which was nominated for the Professional / Financial Services Deal of the Year at 2017’s Insider South West Dealmakers Awards
James advised the sellers of The Woods Group Limited on its sale to Concertare Partners, a deal which won Small Deal of the Year award at 2014’s Insider South West Dealmakers Awards

The constantly evolving nature of the commercial and economic pressures facing clients ensures that no two transactions are ever the same. Being a corporate lawyer is about problem-solving and offering practical, pragmatic advice to get transactions over the line. It is essential to understand not only the legal implications, but also the commercial background when advising and then to tailor a solution which addresses the legal concerns but also the commercial realities.

James Worrall

Opinion [4]

Protecting buyers’ value in M&A: Part 3 – Tax covenant claims

13 August 2020

In the third article in a series on protecting buyers’ value in M&A deals, partner James Worrall in our Corporate team discusses tax covenants – how they differ from warranties and indemnities, when they are used and what function they have in a share purchase agreement.

Protecting buyers’ value in M&A: Part 2 – Indemnity claims

16 July 2020

In the second article in a series on protecting buyers’ value in M&A deals, partner James Worrall in our Corporate team discusses indemnities – how they differ from warranties, when they are used and what function they have in a share purchase agreement.

Protecting buyers’ value in M&A: Part 1- Warranty claims

8 July 2020

As anyone who’s read a share purchase agreement knows, the largest section therein is generally the warranty schedule. This schedule contains often dozens of pages of statements about the target company or group, covering matters ranging from details of its share capital to its tax affairs.

Royds Withy King advises Fidelius on simultaneous M&A transactions

11 June 2020

Royds Withy King have advised long time client, £1.5bn asset under management wealth management group Fidelius Financial Holdings on a complex deal leading to the creation of a powerful new strategic partnership with Pacific Asset Management (PAM), the core asset management business of Sir John Beckwith’s Pacific Investments.

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News [4]

Double shortlisting for Royds Withy King at South West Dealmakers Awards

16 July 2020

Royds Withy King has been shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the 2020 South West Dealmakers Awards.

Royds Withy King advises Fidelius on simultaneous M&A transactions

11 June 2020

Royds Withy King have advised long time client, £1.5bn asset under management wealth management group Fidelius Financial Holdings on a complex deal leading to the creation of a powerful new strategic partnership with Pacific Asset Management (PAM), the core asset management business of Sir John Beckwith’s Pacific Investments.

Bristol charity supported with bench donation for innovative cycling scheme

7 October 2019

Royds Withy King has presented a bench to a scheme run by its charity partner which gives everyone the chance to get into cycling.

Royds Withy King shortlisted for Advisory Firm of the Year award

23 August 2019

Royds Withy King has been shortlisted for Advisory Firm of the Year at the Business Leader Awards 2019 in Bristol.

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Case Studies [2]

Royds Withy King advises on MBO at homewares distribution company – and secures new owner for Wesco distribution arm in Bath

17 May 2018

The Corporate team at law firm Royds Withy King in Bath has advised on the management buyout of kitchen and furniture fitting and accessories provider LDL Components Ltd and on the subsequent acquisition of its Wesco product distribution business, for …

Royds Withy King act on management buyout deal

1 July 2014

A family-owned business based in Chippenham has been sold to its management team with help from professional advisers at Royds Withy King and Baker Tilly. The Woods Group, which provides fund-raising fulfilment services to charities and has an annual turnover …

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